Social Security is issuing a payment change that will affect 3.6 million beneficiaries. The agency will issue new debit cards to affected beneficiaries because of a change in financial provider. This ...

The 2027 Social Security COLA could come in near 3.8%, adding an estimated $300 billion to the program's shortfall. Here's ...

Learn the top Social Security changes in 2026 — from COLA increases to new income limits — and how they could affect your benefits.

The shift is a result of a change in the program’s financial provider from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank.

Social Security is proposing a rule change that could cut benefits for nearly 400,000 disabled people. Here's what you need ...

A combination of Trump policies has accelerated Social Security's trust fund depletion timeline. Here's what the math shows and what it means for your benefits.

In recognition of National Foster Care Month this May, federal agencies and safety advocates are renewing their focus on the ...

Changing Social Security to a flat benefit for all would put both workers and the poor at risk A major redesign of Social Security is not only unnecessary but also risky for the poor. Social Security ...

A child may be eligible for benefits based on a parent's work record Barbara Friedberg is a veteran investment portfolio manager, fintech consultant, and expert investor. She is a published author of ...

Many retirees assume their benefits are fully protected, but the reality is often more complicated.

The World Bank has supported social registries in 34 countries, reaching 713 million people, that enhance social protection, economic inclusion, service delivery, and employment pathways. The data and ...